Primary Intervention Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Diverse schools

Competitive pay

Consultant support

CPD opportunities

Impactful role

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide intervention support across primary schools in Gateshead and surrounding areas. The role starts in September 2026 and offers flexible supply work in various schools, delivering targeted sessions to support Maths, English and Phonics.

You will work with primary-aged pupils across EYFS to KS2, helping them build confidence and close learning gaps while collaborating with teachers and staff to ensure effective interventions.

Qualifications

• Must have qualifications and training for this role.
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in primary schools.
• Experience delivering or supporting intervention programmes in Maths, English and Phonics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned intervention sessions to small groups of 4-6 pupils.
• Support children across Maths, English and Phonics.
• Help pupils build confidence, close learning gaps and make measurable progress.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers and school staff to ensure interventions are effective.
• Adapt quickly to different school environments while maintaining high standards of support.

Skills

Intervention support

Small group instruction

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Travel to schools

Job description

Location: Gateshead and surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Flexible Supply
Salary: Competitive daily rate

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and confident Teaching Assistant to provide intervention support across a range of welcoming primary schools in the Gateshead area.

Starting in September, this flexible role is ideal for an experienced TA who enjoys variety and is passionate about helping pupils reach their full potential. You'll work in different primary schools throughout the week, delivering targeted intervention sessions to small groups of children who require additional support.

As an Intervention Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Deliver planned intervention sessions to small groups of 4-6 pupils.
• Support children across Maths, English and Phonics.
• Help pupils build confidence, close learning gaps and make measurable progress.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers and school staff to ensure interventions are effective.
• Adapt quickly to different school environments while maintaining high standards of support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working as a Teaching Assistant within primary schools.
• Is confident supporting pupils across all Primary Key Stages (EYFS, KS1 and KS2).
• Has experience delivering or supporting intervention programmes in Maths, English and Phonics.
• Is confident leading small group sessions independently.
• Holds excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Is flexible, reliable and enjoys working in a variety of school settings.
• Has access to a vehicle and is willing to travel to schools across the Gateshead area.

• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of supportive primary schools.
• Competitive daily pay.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils' learning and confidence.

If you're an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping children overcome barriers to learning and is looking for a rewarding, flexible role this September, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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